Crime Rate in Graig and Pontypridd West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Graig and Pontypridd West

The total recorded crimes in Graig and Pontypridd West, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Graig and Pontypridd West crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Graig and Pontypridd West, encompassing approximately 6,734 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Graig and Pontypridd West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Taff Vale Street with total crimes: 12
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5

How safe is Graig and Pontypridd West?

To understand the safety of Graig and Pontypridd West, we need to analyze Graig and Pontypridd West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Graig and Pontypridd West reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 808 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Graig and Pontypridd West witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 45 other cities.

    • In 2023, Graig and Pontypridd West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 751 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Graig and Pontypridd West witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 45 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Graig and Pontypridd West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Graig and Pontypridd West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Graig and Pontypridd West has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 8.91 ranking 13th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Graig and Pontypridd West crimes were 808. The crime rate of Graig and Pontypridd West in 2024 was 119.97 (year) or 10.00 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Graig and Pontypridd West were around 751 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.51 (year) or 9.29 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)
Aberdare East83 11,266 11,130 1
Aberaman70 81,063 21,023 2
Ferndale and Maerdy80 2743 11732 10
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed77 3948 3979 3
Llantrisant and Talbot Green64 12805 7794 4
Porth76 4920 4747 8
Brynna and Llanharan75 5862 5780 5
Pontypridd Town50 16804 8755 6
Tylorstown and Ynyshir73 6746 10715 11
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant70 7552 18508 18
Mountain Ash65 11802 9747 9
Tonyrefail East67 9571 15499 20
Penrhiw-ceibr65 10525 20542 15
Abercynon34 28581 14591 12
Cwmbach44 21629 12522 16
Treorchy49 17566 16590 13
Tonyrefail West52 15623 13475 21
Pen-y-graig42 22526 19546 14
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos57 14553 17499 19
Ystrad36 25514 21520 17
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf47 18396 27343 31
Treforest46 19503 24453 22
Cymer46 20507 23420 26
Treherbert32 29507 22433 25
Pen-y-waun31 30358 30437 23
Llwyn-y-pia37 23352 32175 40
Church Village24 32339 34436 24
Trealaw36 24375 28360 30
Taff's Well34 27497 25366 29
Pentre35 26445 26329 32
Trallwng24 31363 29409 27
Tonypandy20 35324 36389 28
Glyn-coch22 33352 31273 36
Ynysybwl16 38347 33325 33
Cilfynydd19 37281 37287 34
Rhydfelen Central21 34336 35286 35
Gilfach-goch20 36274 38195 38
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen14 42253 39242 37
Cwm Clydach14 43184 40185 39
Llantwit Fardre15 39161 41163 42
Ton-teg15 40129 42164 41
Pontyclun East15 4166 4671 46
Pontyclun Central13 44109 45143 43
Pontyclun West9 45126 43113 45
Llanharry9 46117 44127 44

Graig and Pontypridd West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202521
January 202521
December 202424
November 202423
October 202426
September 202422
August 202432
July 202437
June 202464
May 202437
April 202437

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 202413
July 202415
June 202416
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 202412
July 20247
June 202420
May 202415
April 20247

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Graig and Pontypridd West in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Graig and Pontypridd West postcode area is presented below.

1. Taff Vale Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Union Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Graig Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Grongaer Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rickards Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Walters Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. Sardis Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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